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Picking up my car tomorrow

July 31st, 2013 at 03:34 am

I'm happy to pick my car up from the body shop tomorrow. My insurance only covers $20 a day rental so I will have approximately $150 in charges for the car on top of my $1000 deductible for work on my car (ouch!).

I'm putting this experience behind me. I still can't believe what happened and the damage caused by a reckless driver. He has no conscience leaving the scene of an accident he caused. I can guarantee he didn't have insurance.

Moving on! I had a great day today. I surprised a friend I haven't seen in years(on her birthday) with old childhood photos. She was thrilled! This is what life is about. Bringing joy to others Smile

Say No to No

July 30th, 2013 at 03:02 am

It's been awhile. Almost 2yrs. since I've posted...

I've spent so much time focusing on my finances I've forgotten how to live. One step forward, two steps back has been my motto for the past year or so. Just when I thought I was ahead, something happens and it's gone plus some. It's exhausting. As a result I have said "no" to many social gatherings, outings, new experiences because I couldn't afford it. I've put on 20+ pounds due to isolation.
The last straw happened this month. A car accident caused by a negligent driver (hit and run) that left me with a huge deductible to have my car fixed.

The good new is I'm saying no to no! I'm planning a huge surprise for a family member (a reunion of sorts) and couldn't be happier (even though I can't afford it). I'm buying tickets to an event that I have wanted to attend for the past few years (but couldn't afford it).

The bottom line is I'm not waiting until "I can afford it". That day will never come.

It's all about balance. Something I long forgot.